In 2006, Stingreleased Songs from the Labyrinth, an album of 16th century lute songs.

In 2004, 12 years to the day after their album Automatic for the People topped the charts in the UK, R.E.M. were again at number one in Britain with their record Around the Sun. The effort only made it to the 13 spot here in the States.

In 2001, U2kicked off the third leg of their Elevation Tour in South Bend, Indiana, inviting the world to watch the gig for free through a webcast on their website.

And in 2009, Pearl Jam had their fourth number one album when their ninth effort, Backspacer, topped the charts.